Gateway Fit for Invest is the network of the Gateway universities in Cologne focused on financing. It includes the investor community, the regional and national startup ecosystem, and experts from various fields.
The Cologne startup ecosystem has been strengthened through new formats and initiatives. Together with partners, the Gateway universities are working to establish Cologne and the surrounding region as a leading hub for startups and investors.
The Most Interesting Startups from Cologne. Through the Cologne Masterclass, KölnBusiness, the Gateway Universities of Cologne, and other partners recognize outstanding startups in the region and introduce them to high-profile investors.
The Cologne Investors Evening and Cologne Investors Reception are exclusive networking events organized by KölnBusiness in cooperation with Fit for Invest at the Gateway Universities in Cologne and other partners. It brings together the investor community and key players in Cologne’s startup ecosystem to foster dialogue and build connections.
Every year, the Gateway Universities in Cologne, together with KölnBusiness and Web de Cologne, host a social networking event at the Stadtgarten. Startups, investors, and key influencers in Cologne’s startup ecosystem come together to network in a summery atmosphere.
Gateway Magazine reports on the activities of the Gateway universities and highlights initiatives, projects, and developments from recent years. (in German language)
The Gateway Universities’ startup portfolio provides an overview of current and former startups they have mentored. It also features success stories, developments, and insights into the diversity of startup projects supported by the Gateway Universities.
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The EXIST-Potentiale project »Fit for Invest«